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  • Department of Defense releases 2013 BAH Rates

    The Department of Defense released today the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.8 percent this year. For members with dependents, average increases in BAH are approximately $60 per month. A typical E-6 with

  • Don’t break the bank this holiday season

    The holiday season can often be an expensive time for Airmen. Buying gifts for family or friends can sometimes cause Airmen to find themselves in financial turmoil. Michael Starkey, Airman and Family Readiness Center financial counselor, shares some tips to help keep Airmen out of the red."Holiday

  • 355th Fighter WIng Legal Office

    The 355th Fighter Wing Legal Office is comprised of four sections: General Law, Legal Assistance, Military Justice and the Staff Judge Advocate. In addition to assisting the base populace with legal matters, the Legal Office advises commanders on all matters affecting the installation and the

  • Rescue Group participates in Air-Sea Battle exercise

    The 563d Rescue Group deployed 153 personnel and five HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters to Naval Air Station North Island Nov. 1-15, to participate in Commander, U.S. Third Fleet's Joint Task Force Exercise, the final pre-deployment certification for the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group."Air-Sea

  • Come see Santa at the mall

    On Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Park Place Santastic attraction in Center Court will feature a Military Memories event for military families to capture the magical moment when their children interact with Santa, and share those memories with loved ones far away. Each visit with Santa

  • Photos: Arizona Christmas Light Show

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joshua Palochak, 41st Electronic Combat Squadron, likes to give back to his community in his own way. He has programmed approximately 50,000 Christmas lights to sync up with the music played by a local radio station to encourage donations to Toys for Tots.

  • DOD prepares for potential sequestration

    The Office of Management and Budget has instructed the Department of Defense to pursue internal planning to meet required budget cuts if sequestration goes into effect Jan. 3."We are at the very start of this process," said Dr. George Little, acting assistant secretary of defense for public affairs,

  • Followership: a key to future success

    Chief Master Sgt. Dawna Cnota, 355th Fighter Wing command chief, led a 'Lunch and Learn' class at the Kennedy Professional Development Center Dec. 5.The class revolved around the importance of followership."There are about 19,406 books about leadership, but how many are about followership?" Cnota

  • D-M Holiday Hours

    Most base agencies will be closed for the holiday weeks on Dec. 24 - 25 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 and reopen at normal hours the rest of the weeks. Below are the agencies that will have different hours. Times are subject to change. Auto Hobby Shop/Arts and Crafts - Dec. 22-Jan. 1: Closed.Base Exchange